Owners have filed 26 complaints
about the 1995 Mercury Marquis with NHTSA between 1995 and 2008.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 11 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Mercury Marquis. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1995 compares with every other Mercury Marquis
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1995 Mercury Marquis
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
934.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
415.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
311.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
27.7%
Steering
27.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27.7%
Equipment & Accessories
13.8%
Airbags
13.8%
Electrical System
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
13.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 1995peak 3Feb 2008
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Navarre, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE PARTS. SINCE THE TIME THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED, THE CONTACT HAS RECEIVED TWO SPEEDING TICKETS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 02-19-08 *BF UPDATED 02/19/08
NHTSA complaint #10216695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kankakee, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED IN HALF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR REFERENCED IN RQ03-004
NHTSA complaint #8020478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON ALL DAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER SYSTEM WAS BROKEN. IT HAD NEVER BEEN USED. REPLACED PARTS TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #8009228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONSUMER WOULD BE TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WOULD SHUT ITSELF OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #893304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pueblo, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO LOOK AT VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #892915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hawick, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WHEN TIRES TOUCHED CENTER GROVE OF HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER STATE VEHICLE CRASH CUT OFF SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE CONSUMER THINKS HIS VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN IF HE TRIED TO PASS THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM.
NHTSA complaint #880974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrenceville, GA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHUDDER RESULTS IN A SERIOUS HESITATION - NO POWER TO MOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #724906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKAGES FROM THE FUEL TANK FROM ABOVE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL, BUT THAT THE TIME FOR THIS RECALL HAD EXPIRED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #865021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morgan Hill, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKAGES WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN, AND REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST.
NHTSA complaint #860227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kelowna, AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
GEAR BOX DOESN'T INDICATES WHEN SHIFTING. WHEN CONSUMER PUT IT IN GEAR IT DOESN'T SHOW ON THE PANEL.
NHTSA complaint #855481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whiting, NJ
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ITS SHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #523124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Poseyville, IN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FALLS INTO DRIVER'S LAP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #834303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER LOCKS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
THE DRIVER'S SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IS VERY LARGE AND IMPAIRS VISION. PASSENGER'S REARVIEW MIRROR IS ALSO LARGE.
NHTSA complaint #822834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reliance, SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #524720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reliance, SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.
NHTSA complaint #524720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Central Square, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN HIS BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE USED; ALSO, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS BUT OWNER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #807442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Central Square, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN HIS BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE USED; ALSO, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS BUT OWNER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #807442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Central Square, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE STATES THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN HIS BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE USED; ALSO, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS BUT OWNER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #807442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Haven, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE CAR LOSES STEERING, BRAKES AND POWER, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP AND IT TAKES AWHILE FOR IT TO STARTUP AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #802220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Haven, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE CAR LOSES STEERING, BRAKES AND POWER, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP AND IT TAKES AWHILE FOR IT TO STARTUP AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #802220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Haven, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR THROUGH PUDDLES OF WATER THE CAR LOSES STEERING, BRAKES AND POWER, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP AND IT TAKES AWHILE FOR IT TO STARTUP AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #802220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cumberland, RI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LACK OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL LINKAGE SCREW, CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
NHTSA complaint #501646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Inver Grov, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #501540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.